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The new SOLACE 415CS Powered by Volvo Penta Twin Inboard Aquamatic
Expand your boating experience with the SOLACE 415CS. This center console boat is powered by Volvo Penta’s innovative inboard Aquamatic. Experience a significant increase in range, space and maneuverability, with less fuel consumption and the same reliability and durability associated with Volvo Penta. With the SOLACE 415CS, you’ll finally know what it is to enjoy your entire boat.
Boating Magazine compares two versions of the SŌLACE forty one foot center console in a test that ran from Florida to the Bahamas and back. One version is powered by twin D6 Aquamatic DPI inboards. The other, powered by a competing outboard configuration. Watch the video and find out which version ends up on top.
A Clean Transom
Recapture your transom and enjoy your whole boat with this inboard Aquamatic configuration, allowing for more versatility with space for unobstructed leisure activities such as swimming, fishing, or lounging and space for a dinghy.
On-board Comfort
Enjoy more on-board comfort with our Easy Boating features like silent shift, trim and stabilization functions, as well as less perceived noise at high speed.
UP to 42% Less Fuel Consumption*
The Aquamatic diesel is designed with our DuoProp propellers and is coupled with the D6 engine, designed exclusively for marine applications. The 5.5-liter twin D6’s deliver unique marine torque, ensuring maximum power is transferred to the DuoProp propellers and into the water, giving you high efficiency and power transfer while you benefit from reduced fuel consumption compared to outboard solutions.*
Up to 50% Increase In Range*
With fuel efficiency comes an increase in range. At high cruise, the Volvo Penta Twin D6-440 has a range of 491 miles, a 50% increase in range compared to triple outboard power.*
5-Year Warranty
In addition to our standard two-year warranty, purchase of the SOLACE
415CS includes our three-year Extended Coverage program, increasing
the number of running hours with full coverage of the complete Volvo
Penta package.
Less Maintenance, Same Reliability
With our twin inboard Aquamatic diesel package, experience less maintenance with longer service intervals and improved reliability and durability compared to triple outboard power.*
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Enjoy your whole boat, finally.
The Aquamatic drive is the most powerful diesel marine leisure drive on the market and a comprehensive solution for boaters and operators seeking an optimal combination of high speed, acceleration, fuel efficiency and comfort. It’s a perfectly matched package – from controls to engine, drive and propellers. Working together with the perfectly matched DuoProp, the package offers exceptional diesel performance combined with low emissions, meeting the EPA’s tier 3 stringent emission standards.
High Performance
Immediate response and high performance is matched by low levels of noise and vibrations, further reduced by the balance shaft and the optimized engine suspension.
Compact And Robust
The engine is designed and built to be immensely strong, using cutting edge technology and material. This gives high reliability and long-term durability.
Unique Marine Torque
Volvo Penta engines excel with their unique marine torque. High torque at low rpm gives rapid acceleration to the plane and massive maneuvering power. Even at high load and high rpm, the torque remains strong to provide efficient cruising speed in all conditions.
Low Fuel Consumption
The common-rail fuel injection system helps make the engine highly fuel efficient. The control unit monitors several parameters which reduces the overall fuel consumption.
Electronic Vessel Control
Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control fully integrates the propulsion system enabling the unique set of optional features, such as Joystick Docking, and Glass Cockpit.
Long Service Intervals
A propulsion system from Volvo Penta is easy to maintain. Our comprehensive range of high-quality oil, lubrication, and coolant ensures top performance and more time at sea. Standard features include replaceable separate full-flow and bypass oil filter, oil level and oil temperature sensors and crank case oil separator to keep the engine in good condition. Maintenance assistant in the standard display indicating time to service.
DuoProp for Aquamatic Drives
Volvo Penta designed DuoProp to capture the tremendous torque from the latest generation D4 and D6 engines. The patented blade geometry of the propellers provides optimal interaction between front and rear propellers, for outstanding efficiency and smooth and comfortable operation. The large blade area provides maximum grip and maneuverability. Made of high-strength stainless steel alloy for excellent strength and durability. Complete with shock absorbing rubber bushing and galvanic isolation makes it perfectly matched for the Aquamatic drive.
At Volvo Penta, we believe that boating should be as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. We therefore use our experience and expertise to supply you with integrated, innovative, easy-to-use and fuel-efficient solutions that will make your boating experience even more enjoyable. It’s the smarter way to Easy Boating.
GARMIN SURROUND VIEW
A Bird’s Eye View
In tight maneuvering situations, the Garmin Surround View Camera System takes blind spots out of the picture — offering live bird’s-eye view video plus 360-degree helm visibility from a factory-installed six-camera array on board.
GLASS COCKPIT SYSTEM
Everything At Your Fingertips
Tap, pinch, zoom and plot your way to a more harmonized boating experience with our Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit System. Seamlessly view and control engine and navigation data – together, on a responsive and fully-customizable wide-screen display.
EASY CONNECT APP
Meet Your New Crew Member
Easy Connect is our latest addition to your experience – available for both leisure applications. Have your engine, boat and route data displayed directly on your smart device, either on-board or when planning future trips. It also allows engine data sharing with dealer for easier serviceability.
ELECTRONIC VESSEL CONTROL 2.0
Everything can be easily controlled and monitored with the intuitive Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system. With the system, you can plot a route on the Glass Cockpit System, activate the Autopilot on your Joystick, and be guided smoothly to your destination. Electronic dipstick allows you to monitor fluid levels and engine performance from the Glass Cockpit System. Easy and intuitive.
JOYSTICK DRIVING AND DOCKING
Outstanding Maneuverability
360-Degrees of docking capabilities. Wherever you’re going, the Joystick gives you precision at your fingertips with its unique functions – Joystick Driving and Joystick Docking. The joystick is integrated into the helm chair for comfort. Multiple stations allow you to alter the course of your vessel without having to use the helm.
LOW-SPEED MODE
Full Control At Reduced Speed
With the Low-Speed Mode, a boat’s speed at idling can be reduced by 50%, from 5-6 to 2-3 knots, using the throttle/gear lever. Incrementally increase or decrease speed, allowing more precision to get to a specific speed by 0.1 knot increments. This makes the Low-Speed Mode perfect when docking, fishing or driving in canals.
SILENT SHIFT
Smooth And Silent Shifting
The Aquamatic drive with embedded hydraulic clutch features silent shift, which provides a seamless and soundless shifting. This innovative feature enables smooth and silent shifting, in and out of gear. Say goodbye to the noisy clunk of shifting and never exhaust fumes on-board. Say hello to more enjoyment.
ACTIVE CORROSION PROTECTION (ACP)
Complete Corrosion Protection
Active Corrosion Protection is an effective and reliable system to protect your drive from corrosion in the water. It replaces the need for sacrificial anodes on the drive, giving you the knowledge and peace of mind that your drive is protected.
SERVICE & SUPPORT
One Contact - For All Your Needs
With Volvo Penta Aquamatic drive, you have one contact for everything: engines, drives, propellers, instruments, accessories, service or warranties. The components of the entire propulsion system can be obtained directly from your local Volvo Penta dealer, which equates to easy service.
*Comparison data based on 41-foot center console models, with twin inboard Aquamatic and triple outboard engine options, both with approximate dry weight of 20,000 lbs. traveling at 40mph for X hours. Results may vary based on boat type.